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Obesity

Proposal to let Medicare, Medicaid cover anti-obesity drugs halted

  • Apr 5, 2025

Redefining obesity: Should this be added to BMI?

  • Jan 15, 2025
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US obesity rates drop for 1st time in a decade

  • Dec 15, 2024
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Obesity prevalence among US adults falls slightly to 40%: CDC

  • Sep 24, 2024

Nearly half of US adult cancer deaths could be prevented, study finds

  • Jul 12, 2024

'Most obese' chihuahua at SF's Muttville loses two-thirds body weight

  • Jan 13, 2024

Oprah's admission sparks new conversation around weight loss drugs

  • Dec 22, 2023

American Medical Association asks doctors to de-emphasize BMI

  • Jun 15, 2023

Latest Videos

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US child, teen obesity rates reach record high while adult trends appear to slow, CDC report finds

  • Feb 26
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'Most obese' chihuahua at SF's Muttville loses two-thirds body weight

  • Jan 13, 2024
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Nutritionist argues children need more good fat in diet

  • Mar 8, 2017
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Man has 130-pound tumor removed

  • Feb 6, 2017
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Controversial Oakland soda tax on November ballo

  • Aug 19, 2016
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Study reveals even the normal-weight should watch that apple shape

  • Nov 10, 2015
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Stanford offering new weight loss option using balloons

  • Oct 13, 2015
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Group working to regain fat dog's health

  • Aug 28, 2015

Latest Stories

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Children with obesity should get proactive treatment, including medication, surgery: new guidelines

The American Academy of Pediatrics said it's a disease with genetic, social and environmental factors.

  • Jan 10, 2023

SF lowers BMI threshold for COVID-19 vaccine eligibility; here's how to find out if you qualify

San Francisco is allowing people with a body mass index of 30 or higher to get a COVID vaccine, which is less stringent than California's Department of Public Health guidelines.

  • Mar 16, 2021
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What to know when CA opens up vaccine eligibility on March 15

On March 15, California will begin vaccinating people 16 to 64 with some pre-existing health conditions. Here's who qualifies and how doctors will come to their decision.

  • Mar 6, 2021

New research shows children can only burn limited amount of calories

The "Science Advances" journal states children can only burn a certain amount of calories every day, with the amount dependent on their size.

  • Jan 14, 2020
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Intermittent fasting: Research says timing meals improves cholesterol, promotes weight loss

New research shows that intermittent fasting can help prevent cardiovascular disease, lower cholesterol and promote weight loss.

  • Jan 3, 2020